"Sticks & Stones"

Many believers underestimate the spiritual weight of their words. Sticks and Stones confronts the childhood lie that “words will never hurt me” and exposes the biblical truth that the tongue carries the power of life and death. In this episode of By What Authority, Raymond Ybarra traces the destructive force of careless speech, the heart that fuels it, and the sobering accountability Jesus gives for every word we speak. But the message doesn’t stop at conviction. It lifts listeners into the freedom of Romans 8:1, showing how the authoritative Word of Christ breaks condemnation, reshapes the heart, and trains His people to speak life instead of death. If you’ve ever struggled with your words—or felt the sting of someone else’s—this episode will deepen your understanding of grace, transform how you see your speech, and call you into the Spirit‑empowered life Jesus promises.